Braden's Party

On Friday Braden had his 5th birthday party. It is the first party he has had that wasn't just family members. I decided to throw it at the Jungle Jym. We invited a few close friends and family. I was really worried about the weather since it was outside, but everything went smoothly. Braden did really well with everyone being there. We were afraid he would have a meltdown since it was a new situation. We kept it really casual and I think everyone had a great time!!Braden's cake. Joy Tubb made it. She is the sweetest!!

This is a picture of us singing "Happy Birthday" to Braden. He didn't blow out his candle. Maybe next year!! This is one of Braden' gifts. The toothbrush plays music. It plays for 2 minutes, which is how long you are supposed to brush. I guess I don't brush my teeth that long, cause it seemed like it played forever!!

This is Logan and Lucy on the playground. He wasn't too happy having his picture taken.

Braden playing with a wheel on the playground.

My MIL, Joy, Abby and Trad.

Melinda and Chris (who just graduated high school-we are so proud of him!)


Kaylee digging into the cake.

It just started to rain right as we got everything packed up. He is hiding from the rain.

Oh me, oh my!

Do you remember these guys??

Now they look like this.

I am a long-time Warrant fan. I still have the first album they ever put out, on tape!! I have one of their later albums in my cd player in the kitchen right now.

I recently went to South Carolina to see Def Leppard, Styx, and REO Speedwagon with my friend Tracey. We were talking on the drive up there about bands, and who we would like to see in concert. I mentioned that I would like to see Warrant perform, with Jani Lane.

Tracey called me this afternoon with some news she heard. Warrant is playing at the Wildhorse Saloon in May!! And guess who will be singing lead?? You got it, Jani Lane.

Guess who got online and bought tickets right then??

I got a happy!!

I was so surprised this morning. I was loading the kids up into both cars because on Fridays I go one way with Logan and Trad goes the other with Braden. I had Logan in the car and came out to put Abby in the car. Who was in my driveway but my sweet friend Tabetha. She had brought me a happy for no reason at all!! I have the bestest friends!!

Jump Around

These are some pictures of Braden and his buddy Shawn. They are really having a good time on the trampoline, as you can see. They jumped forever it seemed like. They didn't get tired, but I had to go in and take a nap from just watching them! [No, not really!]

This is how you do it.

They are getting some air on those jumps!!

Evidently jumping is really funny.

Crash landing.

And they all fall down!!

A baby shower for Amanda [&Carlee Jo]

Today I gave my best friend, Amanda, a baby shower. She is having a baby girl in February. This will be her first child. Like me and Trad did, Amanda and Shawn have been trying to have a baby for a while now. We are all so delighted that it has finally happened.

The first thing we did was EAT!! This is Amanda getting some yummy fruit and chocolate.

This is my chocolate fountain that I got for Christmas. My sweet husband thought of it all by himself! He did a good job!!

They are going to name her Carlee Jo. This will be in memory of Amanda's dad. His name was Joe Carl. I think this is very special and I hope that Carlee will be grateful of her name.

This is the cake!! Joy Tubb made it and it was wonderful!! She did an excellent job. Not only was it pretty, it tasted good too!! She made some oh-so-delicious mints also!! [[Mosey on over to her blog and drool over all the goodies she can make by clicking HERE.]]

Here is Amanda cutting the cake. Amanda's sister-in-law, Bridget is in the background holding my beautiful little butterball!!
After we ate, we played some games, of which there was nothing to take pictures of. Everyone seemed to like them though. I shook things up a little and did some games that I have never done before. Variety is the spice of life!!


Now on to the presents!!!


These are some blankets that Nannie [Amanda's mom, Sandra] got for Carlee. The white one will be used to bring her home.

Money is always good!!

This was from Cynthia. It is a shopping cart seat cover. How do you expect the baby to get all those germs if you cover up the cart??

This is a very special gift. This afaghan was made by Shawn's mom, Brinda, before she passed away. It has been put up waiting on a grandchild.

Every girl needs SHOES!!!

This is my diaper cake. For some reason it looks lopsided in this picture. It was my first attempt at making one. I am very happy with the way it turned out!! The bow on top is a hairbow. It has Carlee's name on it. [[I am ALL about the personalized things!!]]

There was even time to play with Abby!!

All in all, I think the shower turned out nice. There wasn't so many people there that it was crowded. The food was good, the games were fun, and Amanda got some nice things for Carlee. With some of the money she got, she stopped at Wal-Mart and got her carseat and a wipe warmer. She is now ready for Carlee to come.

If only her house was finished...